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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
It's difficult to get from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM5h00Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA7:45 PMNew Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM5h00Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA7:45 PMNew Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station)$321One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $62 (€49).
Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
You'll arrive about -1h -8m sooner (1h 15m by bus vs 1h 7m by car) and save roughly $-16.06 (€-12.81) compared to fuel and tolls ($29 (€23) vs $13 (€10)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 5h00 | 7:45 PM New Brunswick, French Street (Across New Brunswick train station) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 12:15, the last at 16:50. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:15 PM |
Last bus 4:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ with FlixBus for as low as $7 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to New Brunswick, NJ by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Brunswick, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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